Another newbie question...Is there anything that you wish you would have done before TTC? We plan on TTC beginning in April. I have been ready for the last year, but my husband wanted some more time for us as just a couple which I totally respected. I have been lurking for a few months now just to learn as much as I can before we start trying, and am going to begin temping this month. Anything else I should be doing that in hindsight you wish you would have done earlier?
DH and I had differing opinions on when to start TTC. He wanted to be married a full year and I wanted to start right away. Now we still haven't gotten pregnant in 7 months so life carries on as normal. We still renovate the house, we still go on trips...the point is, you don't know how long it's going to take. Is it worth it to you to put off TTC when it may take a while? And is it worth it to you that you may miss some life events (weddings, trips, whatever) if it happens fast? There's really no happy medium.
I agree with what you're saying. I like knowing when I ovulate and when to expect my period/test. I guess the stress comes in when I over analyze my chart. Somehow I've got to stop myself from doing that. I guess I was just considering a break from charting because it's disappointing to keep doing the same thing and get the same results (BFN).
Ah, don't analyze! Just input your temps and only visit FertilityFriend once per day. Put it out of your mind!
Remember, charting doesn't get you pregnant. It lets you know if you're having sex at the right times and testing at the right time. That's it. Once you confirm ovulation, let go for 10 days. You're free.
"... Remember, charting doesn't get you pregnant." I really needed to hear that just now, thank you ❤️
Post by SheilaTheTank on Jan 20, 2015 13:16:54 GMT -5
I know your supposed to take your BBT at the same time everyday and only record it once, but what about the other fertility signs such as CM and CP? I find that some days my CM will change throughout the day.
Also this is a really stupid question: Do you guys really have "Post-its" or is it just an expression. For some reason I picture everyone's monitor covered in post its of people they hate on the forums. Lol
I know your supposed to take your BBT at the same time everyday and only record it once, but what about the other fertility signs such as CM and CP? I find that some days my CM will change throughout the day.
Also this is a really stupid question: Do you guys really have "Post-its" or is it just an expression. For some reason I picture everyone's monitor covered in post its of people they hate on the forums. Lol
You should check your CM throughout the day and record your most fertile CM
I know your supposed to take your BBT at the same time everyday and only record it once, but what about the other fertility signs such as CM and CP? I find that some days my CM will change throughout the day.
Also this is a really stupid question: Do you guys really have "Post-its" or is it just an expression. For some reason I picture everyone's monitor covered in post its of people they hate on the forums. Lol
For most it's mental.
I have a horrible memory. Mine is a legit, lined, post-it.
Post by mainewifey on Jan 20, 2015 13:36:39 GMT -5
Okay, here's a possible flameful question - I've read a ton of posts about not taking fertility drugs from an OB because of the lack of monitoring. I totally get it, and am on board with monitoring.
What if my OB does all of the same monitoring that an RE would do? Once our testing is done, depending on the results he told me I can continue with him or he'll give me a referal to an RE if I prefer. It's 2.5 hours away. I'll do it if it's necessary, but if I can get the monitoring done through him, is that okay? Or not a good idea?
I mean, maybe if I have to actually ask for the monitoring, that's enough of a red flag for me to get the referal, suck it up, and take the time off from work for travel. I didn't feel it was necessary to ask him at our appointment today about monitoring practices because we're just in the begining stages of testing, and I was satisfied with what he's ordered so far.
I know your supposed to take your BBT at the same time everyday and only record it once, but what about the other fertility signs such as CM and CP? I find that some days my CM will change throughout the day.
Also this is a really stupid question: Do you guys really have "Post-its" or is it just an expression. For some reason I picture everyone's monitor covered in post its of people they hate on the forums. Lol
Record most fertile CM of the day, but only check CP once a day at the same time.
Okay, here's a possible flameful question - I've read a ton of posts about not taking fertility drugs from an OB because of the lack of monitoring. I totally get it, and am on board with monitoring.
What if my OB does all of the same monitoring that an RE would do? Once our testing is done, depending on the results he told me I can continue with him or he'll give me a referal to an RE if I prefer. It's 2.5 hours away. I'll do it if it's necessary, but if I can get the monitoring done through him, is that okay? Or not a good idea?
I mean, maybe if I have to actually ask for the monitoring, that's enough of a red flag for me to get the referal, suck it up, and take the time off from work for travel. I didn't feel it was necessary to ask him at our appointment today about monitoring practices because we're just in the begining stages of testing, and I was satisfied with what he's ordered so far.
Thanks!
Personally, I would get the referral. Fertility isn't an OB's specialty. And what kind of testing is your OB going to do first? It's not just about monitoring. But taking those meds will do nothing if your tubes or blocked or there is a sperm motility problem.
Post by SheilaTheTank on Jan 20, 2015 13:43:53 GMT -5
This is a good resource for prescription medications drug classifications: www.drugs.com/pregnancy-categories.html You want to stick with class A or B medications. Anything else you should specifically talk to your doctor about. When you got the prescription did you tell your doctor you were TTC?
Okay, here's a possible flameful question - I've read a ton of posts about not taking fertility drugs from an OB because of the lack of monitoring. I totally get it, and am on board with monitoring.
What if my OB does all of the same monitoring that an RE would do? Once our testing is done, depending on the results he told me I can continue with him or he'll give me a referal to an RE if I prefer. It's 2.5 hours away. I'll do it if it's necessary, but if I can get the monitoring done through him, is that okay? Or not a good idea?
I mean, maybe if I have to actually ask for the monitoring, that's enough of a red flag for me to get the referal, suck it up, and take the time off from work for travel. I didn't feel it was necessary to ask him at our appointment today about monitoring practices because we're just in the begining stages of testing, and I was satisfied with what he's ordered so far.
Thanks!
Personally, I would get the referral. Fertility isn't an OB's specialty. And what kind of testing is your OB going to do first? It's not just about monitoring. But taking those meds will do nothing if your tubes or blocked or there is a sperm motility problem.
SA for H
Progesterone, a full thyriod work up, and prolactin levels for me today, and I need to call on CD 1 to schedule my HSG.
What's the protocol for taking medicine during the TWW? Is it like the one for alcohol "drink until pink"?
Some medications could dry up your CM. Such as allergy meds and decongestants. If that's an issue for you, I'd avoid them.
I take what I want, when I want.
Today is actually the first time in 4 months of checking my CM that it kinda felt "dry", but it was mostly "sticky" and I found it kind of weird, now I know why!! Thank you for the info.
Personally, I would get the referral. Fertility isn't an OB's specialty. And what kind of testing is your OB going to do first? It's not just about monitoring. But taking those meds will do nothing if your tubes or blocked or there is a sperm motility problem.
SA for H
Progesterone, a full thyriod work up, and prolactin levels for me today, and I need to call on CD 1 to schedule my HSG.
I would still want to see an RE. I would trust their ability to read and interpret the results of my test, and use them to come up with a plan that is best for me. I would be scared that if you had to remind the OB about monitoring that they don't really know what they are doing. It wouldn't be worth it to me.
This is a good resource for prescription medications drug classifications: www.drugs.com/pregnancy-categories.html You want to stick with class A or B medications. Anything else you should specifically talk to your doctor about. When you got the prescription did you tell your doctor you were TTC?
I did tell him I was TTC and he said the medicine shouldn't be an issue. And I've had 2 huge temp drop in the past two days anyway, so I'm expecting my period today or tomorrow, but I just wanted to get some info for future references. That link you sent me is perfect
Another newbie question...Is there anything that you wish you would have done before TTC? We plan on TTC beginning in April. I have been ready for the last year, but my husband wanted some more time for us as just a couple which I totally respected. I have been lurking for a few months now just to learn as much as I can before we start trying, and am going to begin temping this month. Anything else I should be doing that in hindsight you wish you would have done earlier?
DH and I had differing opinions on when to start TTC. He wanted to be married a full year and I wanted to start right away. Now we still haven't gotten pregnant in 7 months so life carries on as normal. We still renovate the house, we still go on trips...the point is, you don't know how long it's going to take. Is it worth it to you to put off TTC when it may take a while? And is it worth it to you that you may miss some life events (weddings, trips, whatever) if it happens fast? There's really no happy medium.
Good points- thank you for the advice! I sometimes get impatient because I realize how long it could take once we start TTC, but DH has several friends who in the past year have gotten pregnant very quickly. I think he believes as soon as we start TTC, it will happen for us immediately. I keep reminding him that this is possible but not likely. However, he wants to wait until he is 100% ready and would be excited to see a positive test. I of course want him to be excited about the process as well and don't want to start trying until he is totally on board, so waiting until April is what we'll do!
Progesterone, a full thyriod work up, and prolactin levels for me today, and I need to call on CD 1 to schedule my HSG.
I would still want to see an RE. I would trust their ability to read and interpret the results of my test, and use them to come up with a plan that is best for me. I would be scared that if you had to remind the OB about monitoring that they don't really know what they are doing. It wouldn't be worth it to me.
All of this. I get the convenience factor of your regular OB, but as most here will point out, REs are specialists at GETTING you pregnant, while OBs are specialists at keeping you healthy while pregnant and through delivery.
OPK users: what CD do y'all start testing? I'm starting to temp this cycle so actual O has been unknown but "normal" for me is 25 day cycle. EWCM usually shows up around CD8ish is that when i should start opk?
If you've never used OPKs before, I would start earlier rather than later the first cycle so you can be sure you don't miss your surge. After you see what type of results you get on the OPKs this cycle, you can push it back closer to your expected O date next cycle.
Okay, here's a possible flameful question - I've read a ton of posts about not taking fertility drugs from an OB because of the lack of monitoring. I totally get it, and am on board with monitoring.
What if my OB does all of the same monitoring that an RE would do? Once our testing is done, depending on the results he told me I can continue with him or he'll give me a referal to an RE if I prefer. It's 2.5 hours away. I'll do it if it's necessary, but if I can get the monitoring done through him, is that okay? Or not a good idea?
I mean, maybe if I have to actually ask for the monitoring, that's enough of a red flag for me to get the referal, suck it up, and take the time off from work for travel. I didn't feel it was necessary to ask him at our appointment today about monitoring practices because we're just in the begining stages of testing, and I was satisfied with what he's ordered so far.
Thanks!
My OB would have done all the standard monitoring for clomid that he said he could start me on too, but I still think you should go to an RE. Here's my anecdotal story:
I asked two OBs, including the one above, whether my 1-2 day periods could be a problem or mean something is up with my lining. Nope. I went to my RE who immediately said, without me asking yet, that it could indicate my lining is too thin to support pregnancy and my bfp was a fluke thicker cycle. I had a US at ovulation and sure enough, it was over a mm less than his minimum. My RE doesn't even want me to go on clomid because it's side effects include lining thinning. I could have been on clomid from my OB, granted monitored so hopefully he would have noticed it thinning by the 2nd or 3rd cycle, but it also could have done the damage. I'm glad I didn't risk it. Now it means I don't have the cheaper and "easier" solution, but it's worth it to me.
OBs know how to keep you pregnant, and although they think they know all about how to get you pregnant, it was in a few week rotation, not a 3 year specialty coursework like the RE.
TTC #1 starting July 2013, RE last 2014 First Angel baby lost July 11, 2014 IUI #1 with injections successful: EDD 11/24/15 Rainbow baby DD born 11/14/15 TTC#2 October 2016 Second Angel baby lost Jan 5, 2017
Post by LadyNymeria on Jan 20, 2015 14:56:43 GMT -5
Is anyone aware of any immunizations that it is important to get a booster for BEFORE having a baby in your house that are not safe to receive DURING pregnancy?
I thought I remembered someone (IRL, not on here) telling me that it is important to get a MMR booster, but that it is not approved to get during pregnancy (not sure if this is true or not - haven't had a chance to ask my Gyno yet). Are there any other immunization boosters like this?
I have a standard physical on Monday, so I would like to be able to schedule any vaccines I should get pre-pregnancy sometime this year before we start trying.
Is anyone aware of any immunizations that it is important to get a booster for BEFORE having a baby in your house that are not safe to receive DURING pregnancy?
I thought I remembered someone (IRL, not on here) telling me that it is important to get a MMR booster, but that it is not approved to get during pregnancy (not sure if this is true or not - haven't had a chance to ask my Gyno yet). Are there any other immunization boosters like this?
I have a standard physical on Monday, so I would like to be able to schedule any vaccines I should get pre-pregnancy sometime this year before we start trying.
I had my GP run a blood test to double check whether my immunity to MMR was still up and it was. I don't recall other vaccines I needed prior to TTC. If you haven't gotten the flu shot, you should.
TTC #1 starting July 2013, RE last 2014 First Angel baby lost July 11, 2014 IUI #1 with injections successful: EDD 11/24/15 Rainbow baby DD born 11/14/15 TTC#2 October 2016 Second Angel baby lost Jan 5, 2017
Another newbie question...Is there anything that you wish you would have done before TTC? We plan on TTC beginning in April. I have been ready for the last year, but my husband wanted some more time for us as just a couple which I totally respected. I have been lurking for a few months now just to learn as much as I can before we start trying, and am going to begin temping this month. Anything else I should be doing that in hindsight you wish you would have done earlier?
I wish I would have stopped BCPs sooner so that my body would have had more time to regulate before we were ready to officially start trying. DH was trying to get me to stop taking them over the summer, but I was nervous about my period coming back (I didn't have one on the pill and my period are awful) because we had some beach vacations and whatnot. It seems really silly now because I didn't have a good understanding of the whole process.
I second this. I wish I would have gotten off bcp earlier and just used condoms. I also wish I would have charted right from the get go.
TTC #1 starting July 2013, RE last 2014 First Angel baby lost July 11, 2014 IUI #1 with injections successful: EDD 11/24/15 Rainbow baby DD born 11/14/15 TTC#2 October 2016 Second Angel baby lost Jan 5, 2017
I wish I would have stopped BCPs sooner so that my body would have had more time to regulate before we were ready to officially start trying. DH was trying to get me to stop taking them over the summer, but I was nervous about my period coming back (I didn't have one on the pill and my period are awful) because we had some beach vacations and whatnot. It seems really silly now because I didn't have a good understanding of the whole process.
I second this. I wish I would have gotten off bcp earlier and just used condoms. I also wish I would have charted right from the get go.
Thank you both- good to know! I was worried about how my cycles would be coming off of BCP for 10 years, so I stopped taking them back in July so that I would have several months to adjust and now start to temp :-)
My OB would have done all the standard monitoring for clomid that he said he could start me on too, but I still think you should go to an RE. Here's my anecdotal story:
I asked two OBs, including the one above, whether my 1-2 day periods could be a problem or mean something is up with my lining. Nope. I went to my RE who immediately said, without me asking yet, that it could indicate my lining is too thin to support pregnancy and my bfp was a fluke thicker cycle. I had a US at ovulation and sure enough, it was over a mm less than his minimum. My RE doesn't even want me to go on clomid because it's side effects include lining thinning. I could have been on clomid from my OB, granted monitored so hopefully he would have noticed it thinning by the 2nd or 3rd cycle, but it also could have done the damage. I'm glad I didn't risk it. Now it means I don't have the cheaper and "easier" solution, but it's worth it to me.
OBs know how to keep you pregnant, and although they think they know all about how to get you pregnant, it was in a few week rotation, not a 3 year specialty coursework like the RE.
So a short period can = something not being so right, huh? I've been wondering about that myself. I used to have 4-5 day withdrawal bleeds when on BCP for 15 or so years and before that I had periods that were a week long or so. Since coming off BC, my periods have settled into being less than 48 hours long, usually. I have a 15-day LP so I am a little confused as to why my periods are so short. Maybe it's just how I am, but good to know that it can be indicative of a problem.
Can, but it doesn't necessarily. I had 2 day periods for years. All was fine. The cycle I had thinned lining from Clomid was one of the heaviest periods I have ever had. I kind of side eye that RE for that response without checking on things first.
My OB would have done all the standard monitoring for clomid that he said he could start me on too, but I still think you should go to an RE. Here's my anecdotal story:
I asked two OBs, including the one above, whether my 1-2 day periods could be a problem or mean something is up with my lining. Nope. I went to my RE who immediately said, without me asking yet, that it could indicate my lining is too thin to support pregnancy and my bfp was a fluke thicker cycle. I had a US at ovulation and sure enough, it was over a mm less than his minimum. My RE doesn't even want me to go on clomid because it's side effects include lining thinning. I could have been on clomid from my OB, granted monitored so hopefully he would have noticed it thinning by the 2nd or 3rd cycle, but it also could have done the damage. I'm glad I didn't risk it. Now it means I don't have the cheaper and "easier" solution, but it's worth it to me.
OBs know how to keep you pregnant, and although they think they know all about how to get you pregnant, it was in a few week rotation, not a 3 year specialty coursework like the RE.
So a short period can = something not being so right, huh? I've been wondering about that myself. I used to have 4-5 day withdrawal bleeds when on BCP for 15 or so years and before that I had periods that were a week long or so. Since coming off BC, my periods have settled into being less than 48 hours long, usually. I have a 15-day LP so I am a little confused as to why my periods are so short. Maybe it's just how I am, but good to know that it can be indicative of a problem.
As long as you know my experience doesn't mean that all short periods mean too thin of lining in general or has any bearing on your situation!!!!
ask your dr if you get to the point that you need to go to the RE in a few months. I used to have 3-4 day periods on bcp and then they went down to 1-2 days since coming off. I also have 15 LPs. I don't know if it means you have a similar issue, but maybe keep it tucked in the back of your head to bring up if your dr wants you on clomid.
Last Edit: Jan 20, 2015 16:20:25 GMT -5 by ldubhawksfan
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TTC #1 starting July 2013, RE last 2014 First Angel baby lost July 11, 2014 IUI #1 with injections successful: EDD 11/24/15 Rainbow baby DD born 11/14/15 TTC#2 October 2016 Second Angel baby lost Jan 5, 2017
So a short period can = something not being so right, huh? I've been wondering about that myself. I used to have 4-5 day withdrawal bleeds when on BCP for 15 or so years and before that I had periods that were a week long or so. Since coming off BC, my periods have settled into being less than 48 hours long, usually. I have a 15-day LP so I am a little confused as to why my periods are so short. Maybe it's just how I am, but good to know that it can be indicative of a problem.
Can, but it doesn't necessarily. I had 2 day periods for years. All was fine. The cycle I had thinned lining from Clomid was one of the heaviest periods I have ever had. I kind of side eye that RE for that response without checking on things first.
My RE brought it up when we were determining the list of testing we were proceeding with. And he immediately checked with am ultrasound when I ovulated 2 days later. My anecdotal response to OP was not to speculate a cause and effect for period length. I was just trying to indicate that OBs even with the best of intentions can miss things because they aren't appropriately trained like a RE is, which is why she should seek out a RE.
TTC #1 starting July 2013, RE last 2014 First Angel baby lost July 11, 2014 IUI #1 with injections successful: EDD 11/24/15 Rainbow baby DD born 11/14/15 TTC#2 October 2016 Second Angel baby lost Jan 5, 2017
Is anyone aware of any immunizations that it is important to get a booster for BEFORE having a baby in your house that are not safe to receive DURING pregnancy?
I thought I remembered someone (IRL, not on here) telling me that it is important to get a MMR booster, but that it is not approved to get during pregnancy (not sure if this is true or not - haven't had a chance to ask my Gyno yet). Are there any other immunization boosters like this?
I have a standard physical on Monday, so I would like to be able to schedule any vaccines I should get pre-pregnancy sometime this year before we start trying.
not immunizations - but if you're due for teeth x-rays you'll want to be caught up on those. or you can wait until 2nd tri (or post-birth). talk to you dentist about it. shouldn't be a big deal.
This is my 1st AF after being off of bcp if you don't count the withdrawal bleed last month. When I was on bcp, it lasted about 5 days. Today was day 3 and it's pretty much gone.
Has anyone ever experienced a shorter AF than what you're used to? And has it affected your typical O date, as in should I expect it sooner? I will keep a close eye on my CM to see, but wanted to see if anyone has experienced this.
My period before BC was 4-5 days, heavy, lots of cramps. My period now, few cramps, lighter and 2-3 days. Is that because of the BC or the fact that I was on it for like 12 years and my cycles changed during that time? Who knows. And since I wasn't tracking O before BC I have no idea if its sooner or not.
Holy crap I hope this happens to me! I was on BCP for 15 years and I'm on my first period since I stopped them. CD2 and heavy as all get out, which is how I used to be. They also lasted 8-10 days (I started BCP to help with the anemia my periods were causing!) Oh, now I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a shorter period than I used to have!
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